Methods And Devices For A Game Of Chance

ABSTRACT

A game of chance played with a dealer usually representing the house or the casino, 2 or more players, a specially marked game interface, three specially marked dice, and multiple rounds of betting. This invention allows for the dealer to participate in the game as a risk-bearing participant, and invites any interested players or non-players to place side bets on each roll outcome. Viewed as two games played simultaneously, the primary game engages the actual players who are bound to continue playing and betting until the throw outcome, TA (or tA occuring in conjunction with the player rolling the dice having placed one or more chips on tA on the Combo Bets section of the board) ends the game. The secondary or bonus game allows current players to become involved but also engages non-players who can become involved at any time throughout the duration of the game so long as their “side bet” is placed prior to each throw of the dice, with their release from the secondary or bonus game at the end of each throw.

FIELD OF INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to the field of entertainmentand games, and more particularly, to the field of casino games ofchance.

BACKGROUND

Games incorporating elements of chance are well known in the art,especially those that have particular application in gamblinginstitutions (like casinos), and include Poker, Black Jack, Roulette,Baccarat, Craps, Caribbean Stud, Let It Ride, and Pai Gow Poker, amongothers. The primary objective of these types of games is to provideentertainment, but their success as measured by gambling institutions isdetermined by income generation, which is directly linked to how manyplayers are attracted and how well their interest is maintained. Thepresent invention offers an improvement to the games of chance alreadyout there by offering a secondary game to give players and side-bettingspectators an enjoyable diversion that occupies idle time between plays,and by providing rules of play that are easy to learn and understand,that are group inclusive rather than isolating, that are competitive butnevertheless induce a sense of team spirit, and that offer multipleopportunities for placing bets and winning. This unique combination ofcomponents achieves a more engaged, social and lively group of playersand side-betting spectators, who will unlikely feel reluctant to playand possibly lose due to unfamiliar rules and/or strategies, and whowill, through their show of enthusiasm and enjoyment alone, attract tothe game even more potential players and side-betting spectators.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is directed to a new and useful game of chanceparticularly well suited for use in casinos.

A method of playing a game of chance is disclosed, one preferredembodiment providing a plurality of wager elements indicating monetaryvalue (“elements”), a first set of players, a second set of players, agame interface comprising one or more designated spaces for use by thefirst set of players and one or more designated spaces for use by thesecond set of players, and one or more devices capable of generatingrandom outcomes (“device(s)”). The elements will be divided equally orunequally among the first and second set of players so that one or moreof these elements may be placed at a time on the spaces of the gameboard. At least one outcome of one or more of the devices controlled bya single player within the first set of players will permit the firstset of players to terminate play, and at least one outcome will notpermit the first set of players to terminate play, but all outcomes willpermit the second set of players to terminate play. The random outcomegenerated by the device(s) will have a pre-defined set of payout oddsassociated with it.

To begin the game, all of the first set of players will be required toplace one or more elements on the game board at each of the one or moredesignated spaces for use by the first set of players. The second set ofplayers will be permitted to place one or more elements on the gameboard at one or more designated spaces for use by the second set ofplayers. A single player will be selected from the first set of playersto control the device(s). The first set of players and the second set ofplayers will await the outcome generated by the device(s). Based on theoutcome generated by the device(s) and according to the pre-determinedpayout odds associated with an outcome and the placement of therespective elements on the game board at one or more designated spacesfor use by the second set of players, the second set of players willcollect payment for winning wages. Based on the outcome generated by thedevice(s) and according to the pre-determined payout odds associatedwith this outcome and the placement of the respective elements on thegame board at one or more designated spaces for use by the first set ofplayers, the first set of players will collect payment for winningwages. The second set of players will then be permitted to place one ormore elements on the game board at one or more designated spaces for useby the second set of players. These steps will be repeated, startingwith a single player being selected from the first set of players tocontrol the device(s), until a random outcome is generated which permitsthe first set of players to terminate play. When a random outcome isgenerated which permits the first set of players to terminate play, thenthe game ends.

It is not intended that the present invention be limited by the natureof the device(s) used to generate random outcomes. In one embodiment, awheel is spun, said wheel comprising spaces with printed indicators, andthe outcome is determined by where the wheel comes to rest at the end ofthe spin (there may be multiple designators, thereby permitting thewheel to come to rest at two or more points, thus allowing for theoutcome to be a combination of indicators). Alternatively, a pointer isspun on a surface, said surface comprising spaces with printedindicators, and the outcome is determined by what space is pointed to bythe pointer at the end of the spin (the pointer can have two ends andgenerate a combined outcome by each end pointing to a difference space).Where a machine is used for the game, in one embodiment, the randomoutcomes are determined by a pattern of symbols visible on the front ofthe machine in a manner similar to a slot machine. More specifically,matching or non-matching symbols, either on mechanical reels that spinand stop to reveal one or several symbols, or on a video screen, can beemployed. The symbols are preferrably brightly colored and easilyrecognizable, such as images of fruits, and simple shapes such as bells,diamonds, or hearts. Alternatively, indicators T, T, T, P, P, and P aredisplayed on the machine or video screen, in combination with indicators1, A, H, 2, 1, and 2, in order to generate the combinations describedherein. Alternatively, indicators t, T, T, p, P, and P are displayed onthe machine or video screen, in combination with indicators 1, A, H, 2,1, and 2, in order to generate the combinations described herein.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT NO. 1

In one preferred embodiment, the device(s) may include a first andsecond dice containing a plurality of faces, each face comprising atleast one printed indicator.

The printed indicators may be selected from the group consisting ofnumbers, letters, and symbols.

The printed indicator on the upward face of the first die and theprinted indicator on the upward face of the second die may, when rolledby a single player, be combined to indicate the random outcome.

The first die may have six faces marked with indicators T, T, T, P, P,and P.

The second die may have six faces marked with indicators 1, A, H, 2, 1,and 2.

The device(s) comprising a first die containing six faces marked withindicators T, T, T, P, P, P, and a second die marked indicators 1, A, H,2, 1, and 2, when rolled by a single player, may be combined to indicateTA, which may indicate play is terminated for the first set of players.

Two or more designated spaces on the game board for use by the first setof players may comprise a space designating the Player's Pot, and aspace designating the “House” or “Casino” Pot. In one embodiment, adealer (optional), who is usually representing the house or the casino,controls movement of the wager elements out of the House or Casino Pot,as well as the role of the House Purse in the play of the game.

One or more spaces on the game board for use by the second set ofplayers may comprise a space broken down into segments designated AP,TA, HT, HP, P1, P2, T1, and T2.

There may be a third die with a plurality of faces, each face comprisinga different color, which third die may be rolled with the first andsecond die by a single player, generating a random outcome.

The third die may have six faces with six different colors of red, blue,yellow, brown, purple and black.

There may be a space on the game board for use by the second set ofplayers, which may contain a distinct figure.

There may be a space on the game board for use by the second set ofplayers, which may contain the distinct figure of a Mardi Gras mask.

The game board may be depicted electronically.

The game board may be positioned on top of a casino table.

The game board may comprise a first space designating the Player's Pot,a second space designating the House Pot, and a third space broken downinto segments AP, TA, HT, HP, P1, P2, T1 and T2.

The game board may comprise a first space designating the Player's Pot,a second space designating the House Pot, a third space broken down intosegments AP, TA, HT, HP, P1, P2, T1 and T2, and a fourth space brokendown into segments, each segment marked with a distinct color.

The game board may comprise a first space designating the Player's Pot,a second space designating the House Pot, a third space broken down intosegments AP, TA, HT, HP, P1, P2, T1 and T2, and a fourth space brokendown into segments, each segment marked with six distinct colors or red,blue, yellow, brown, purple and black.

The game board may comprise a first space designating the Player's Pot,a second space designating the House Pot, a third space broken down intosegments AP, TA, HT, HP, P1, P2, T1 and T2, a fourth space broken downinto segments, each segment marked with a distinct color, and a fifthspace marked with a distinct figure comprising a cartoon.

The game board may comprise a first space designating the Player's Pot,a second space designating the House Pot, a third space broken down intosegments AP, TA, HT, HP, P1, P2, T1 and T2, a fourth space broken downinto segments, each segment marked with a distinct color, and a fifthspace marked with a distinct figure comprising a depiction of an animal.

The game board may comprise a first space designating the Player's Pot,a second space designating the House Pot, a third space broken down intosegments AP, TA, HT, HP, P1, P2, T1 and T2, a fourth space broken downinto segments, each segment marked with a distinct color, and a fifthspace marked with a distinct figure comprising a depiction of a face (orhead or other body part) of a human or non-human animal.

The game board may comprise a first space designating the Player's Pot,a second space designating the House Pot, a third space broken down intosegments AP, TA, HT, HP, P1, P2, T1 and T2, a fourth space broken downinto segments, each segment marked with a distinct color, and a fifthspace marked with a distinct figure comprising a depiction of asilhouette.

The game board may comprise a first space designating the Player's Pot,a second space designating the House Pot, a third space broken down intosegments AP, TA, HT, HP, P1, P2, T1 and T2, a fourth space broken downinto segments, each segment marked with a distinct color, and a fifthspace marked with a distinct figure comprising a depiction of a mask.

The game board may comprise a first space designating the Player's Pot,a second space designating the House Pot, a third space broken down intosegments AP, TA, HT, HP, P1, P2, T1 and T2, a fourth space broken downinto segments, each segment marked with a distinct color, and a fifthspace marked with a distinct figure comprising a depiction of a distinctfigure of a Mardi Gras mask.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT NO. 2

In another preferred embodiment, the device(s) may include a first, asecond, and a third die containing a plurality of faces, each facecomprising at least one printed indicator.

The printed indicators may be selected from the group consisting ofnumbers, letters, and symbols.

The printed indicator on the upward face of the first die, the printedindicator on the upward face of the second die, and the printedindicator on the upward face of the third die, may, when rolled by asingle player, be combined to indicate the random outcome.

The first die may have six faces marked with indicators t, T, T, p, P,and P.

The second die may have six faces marked with indicators 1, A, H, 2, 1,and 2.

The third die may have six faces marked with indicators red, blue,yellow, brown, purple, and black.

The device(s) comprising a first die containing six faces marked withindicators t, T, T, p, P, P, a second die marked with the indicators 1,A, H, 2, 1, and 2, and a third die marked with indicators red, blue,yellow, brown, purple, and black when rolled by a single player, may becombined to indicate TA and any color, which may indicate play isterminated for the first set of players.

The device(s) comprising a first die containing six faces marked withindicators t, T, T, p, P, P, a second die marked with the indicators 1,A, H, 2, 1, and 2, and a third die marked with indicators red, blue,yellow, brown, purple, and black when rolled by a single player, may becombined to indicate tA and any color. When this outcome (i.e., “tA” andany color) occurs in conjunction with a side-bet having been placed bythe player rolling the dice for tA on the Combo Bets portion of theboard, may indicate play is terminated for the first set of players.

One or more designated spaces on the game board for use by the first setof players may comprise a space designating the Player's Pot. In oneembodiment, a dealer (optional), who is usually representing the houseor the casino, controls movement of the wager elements of the House inand out of the Player's Pot as well as the role of the House Purse inthe play of the game.

One or more designated spaces on the game board for use by both thefirst set of players and the second set of players may comprise a spacedesignating Combo Bets, which is broken down into segments designatedAt, pA, Ht, pH.

One or more designated spaces on the game board for use by both thefirst set of players and the second set of players may comprise a spacedesignating Bayou Bets, which is broken down into segments designated HTand AP.

One or more spaces on the game board for use by both the first set ofplayers and the second set of players may comprise a space designatingNumber Bets, which is broken down into segments designated P1, P2, T1,T2.

There may be a third die with a plurality of faces, each face comprisinga different color, which third die may be rolled with the first andsecond die by a single player, generating a random outcome.

The third die may have six faces with six different colors of red, blue,yellow, brown, purple and black.

There may be a space on the game board for use by both the first set ofplayers and the second set of players, which may contain a distinctfigure or figures.

There may be a space on the game board for use by both the first set ofplayers and the second set of players, which may contain the distinctfigure or figures of a Mardi Gras mask.

There may be a space on the game board for use by both the first set ofplayers and the second set of players, which may contain a distinctfigure or figures which match the plurality of faces indicated on one ormore of the dice.

The game board may be depicted electronically.

The game board may be positioned on top of a casino table.

The game board may comprise a first space designating the Player's Pot.

The game board may comprise a first space designating the Player's Pot,and a second space designating the Combo Bets, which is broken down intosegments designated At, pA, Ht, and pH.

The game board may comprise a first space designating the Players' Pot,a second space designating Combo Bets, which is broken down intosegments designated At, pA, Ht, and pH, and a third space designatingNumber Bets, which is broken down into segments P1, P2, T1, and T2.

The game board may comprise a first space designating the Player's Pot,a second space designating Combo Bets, which is broken down intosegments designated At, pA, Ht, and pH, a third space designating NumberBets, which is broken down into segments P1, P2, T1, and T2, and afourth space designating Color Bets, which is broken down into segmentscontaining red Mardi Gras masks, blue Mardi Gras masks, yellow MardiGras masks, brown Mardi Gras masks, purple Mardi Gras masks, and blackMardi Gras masks.

The game board may comprise a first space designating the Player's Pot,a second space designating Combo Bets, which is broken down intosegments designated At, pA, Ht, and pH, a third space designating NumberBets, which is broken down into segments P1, P2, T1, and T2, a fourthspace designating Color Bets, which is broken down into segmentscontaining red Mardi Gras masks, blue Mardi Gras masks, yellow MardiGras masks, brown Mardi Gras masks, purple Mardi Gras masks, and blackMardi Gras masks, and a fifth space designating Bayou Bets, which isbroken down into segments HT, and AP.

The game board may comprise a first space designating the Player's Pot,a second space designating Combo Bets, which is broken down intosegments designated At, pA, Ht, and pH, a third space designating NumberBets, which is broken down into segments P1, P2, T1, and T2, a fourthspace designating Other Bets, which is broken down into distinctfigures, and a fifth space designating Bayou Bets, which is broken downinto segments HT, and AP.

DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1 is a depiction of a preferred embodiment of the Game Board of thepresent invention (Preferred Embodiment No. 1) containing severaldesignated spaces for the placement of wagers and the preferred name andlogo of the game. “A” is a depiction of the preferred embodiment of theGame Board of the present invention comprising a designated space brokendown into segments corresponding to each possible throw outcome ofcombined die 1 (T, T, T, P, P, and P) and die 2 (1, A, H, 2, 1, 2), orAP, TA, HT, HP, P1, P2, T1, and T2, for the placement of wagers. “B” isa depiction of the preferred embodiment of the Game Board of the presentinvention comprising a designated space broken down into six distinctcolors or red, blue, yellow, brown, purple and black corresponding toeach possible throw outcome of the third die, which depicts those exact6 distinctly marked colors, for the placement of wagers. “C” is adepiction of the preferred embodiment of the Game Board of the presentinvention comprising a designated space marked House Pot (or Casino Pot)for the placement of wagers. The depiction of “50/50” refers to the rolloutcome HP, and the requirement that the House pay the player rollingthe dice 50% of the House Pot while sweeping the other 50% of the HousePot into the House Purse. “D” is a depiction of the preferred embodimentof the Game Board of the present invention comprising a designated spacemarked with a Mardi Gras mask for the placement of wagers. “E” is adepiction of the preferred embodiment of the Game Board of the presentinvention comprising a designated space marked Player's Pot for theplacement of wagers. “F” is the preferred name and logo of the game(Cajun Craps). It does not constitute a designated space for theplacement of wagers.

FIG. 2 is a depiction of the rules and steps of the game in thepreferred embodiment of the present invention (Preferred Embodiment No.1).

FIG. 3 is a depiction of the preferred embodiment of die 1 (T, T, T, P,P, and P), die 2 (1, A, H, 2, 1, 2), and die 3 (red, blue, yellow,brown, purple and black) (Preferred Embodiment No. 1).

FIG. 4 is a depiction of a preferred embodiment of the Game Board of thepresent invention (Preferred Embodiment No. 2) containing severaldesignated spaces for the placement of wagers and the preferred name andlogo of the game. “A” is a depiction of the preferred embodiment of theGame Board of the present invention comprising a designated space forthe Player's Pot. “B” is a depiction of the preferred embodiment of theGame Board of the present invention comprising a designated space forNumber Bets, broken down into segments corresponding to the throwoutcomes of die 1 and die 2 of P1, p1, P2, p2, T1, t1, T2, t2. “C” is adepiction of the preferred embodiment of the Game Board of the presentinvention comprising a designated space for the Bayou Bets, broken downinto segments corresponding to the throw outcomes of die 1 and die 2 ofHT and AP. “D” is a depiction of the preferred embodiment of the GameBoard of the present invention comprising a designated space for theCombo Bets, broken down into segments corresponding to the throwoutcomes of die 1 and die 2 of At, pA, Ht, pH. “E” is a depiction of thepreferred embodiment of the Game Board of the present inventioncomprising a designated space for the Color bets, broken down intosegments corresponding to the throw outcomes of die 3 of red, blue,yellow, brown, purple and black. “F” is the preferred name and logo ofthe game (Cajun Craps). It does not constitute a designated space forthe placement of wagers. “G” is a depiction of the preferred embodimentof the Game Board of the present invention comprising a designated spacefor displaying the odds of the Color Bets of 3 to 1. “H” is a depictionof the preferred embodiment of the Game Board of the present inventioncomprising a designated space for displaying the odds of the Number Betsof 1 to 1. “I” is a depiction of the preferred embodiment of the GameBoard of the present invention comprising a designated space fordisplaying the odds of the Bayou Bets of 4 to 1. “J” is a depiction ofthe preferred embodiment of the Game Board of the present inventioncomprising a designated space for displaying the makeup of the pool ofmoney to be won, or “$25 Plus Bet” (with $25 being the amount of moneyput in at the start of each game by the House).

FIG. 5A is a depiction of the preferred embodiment of die 1 (t, T, T, p,P, and P) (Preferred Embodiment No. 2), FIG. 5B is a depiction of thepreferred embodiment of die 2 (1, A, H, 2, 1, 2) (Preferred EmbodimentNo. 2), and 5C is a depiction of the preferred embodiment of die 3 (red,blue, yellow, brown, purple and black) (Preferred Embodiment No. 2).

Definitions

Bayou Bets refer to bets placed by the First Set of Players, Second Setof Players and/or Side-Betting Spectators on the possible throw outcomesin the preferred embodiment of the Game of die 1 and die 2 of HT, andAP.

Color Bets refer to bets placed by the First Set of Players, Second Setof Players and/or Side-Betting Spectators on the possible throw outcomesin the preferred embodiment of the Game of die 3 of red, blue, yellow,brown, purple and black.

Combo Bets refer to bets placed by the First Set of Players, Second Setof Players and/or Side-Betting Spectators on the possible throw outcomesin the preferred embodiment of the Game of die 1 and die 2 of At, pA,Ht, or pH.

Dealer refers to the agent, employee or representative of the banker andthe sponsor of a the disclosed invention, including a casino, bettingparlor, cocktail lounge, video owner or lessee, so-called bankerparticipant, and the like.

Devices can refer to dice, wheels, pointers, machines, playing cards,software and the like manipulated by the First Set of Players in orderto generate a random outcome.

First Set of Players refers to those players who are engaged in thePrimary Game disclosed in this invention.

House or Casino refers to the banker and the sponsor of the disclosedinvention, including a casino, betting parlor, cocktail lounge, videoowner or lessee, so-called banker participant, and the like.

House Pot or Casino Pot refers to those designated spaces on thedisclosed game board for the collection of wager elements indicatingmonetary value in possession of the Dealer, who is usually representingthe House or the Casino in the play of the game.

House Purse is the collection of wager elements indicating monetaryvalue in possession of the Dealer, who is usually representing the Houseor the Casino in the play of the game. Where the game is playedelectronically, the role of the Dealer is played by the machine orsoftware, and the House Purse is maintained through the machine orsoftware under the management of the Dealer or the House.

Number Bets refer to bets placed by the First Set of Players, Second Setof Players and/or Side-Betting Spectators on the possible throw outcomesin the preferred embodiment of the Game of die 1 and die 2 of P1, p1 ,P2, p2, T1, t1, T2, and t2.

Player's Pot refers to those designated spaces on the disclosed gameboard for the collection of wager elements indicating monetary value inpossession of the First Set of Players in the Primary Game.

Primary Game refers to the game disclosed in this invention, which isplayed by the First Set of Players.

Secondary Game or Bonus Game refers to the game played by interestedplayers as well as non-players who can become involved at any timethroughout the duration of the Primary Game so long as their “side bet”is placed prior to each manipulation of the utilized device (in oneembodiment a throw of the dice), with their release from the Secondaryor Bonus Game at the end of each manipulation of the utilized device (inone embodiment a throw of the dice).

Second Set of Players refers to those players who are engaged in theSecondary or Bonus Game disclosed in the subject invention. This set ofplayers can include players as well as non-players or side-bettingspectators.

Side-Betting Spectators are members of the crowd or non-players who arenot engaged in the Primary Game but are participating in the Secondaryor Bonus Game.

Wager Elements (“Elements”) are tokens indicating monetary value, andcan include such things as money, chips, or chits.

DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT NO. 1

In its most complete version, the present invention will include thefollowing components: A dealer usually representing the house or thecasino in the play of the game, 2 or more players, and 1 or morenon-players or side-betters. A game board as depicted in FIG. 1comprising spaces designating the Player's Pot (FIG. 1E), spacesdesignating the House Pot or Casino Pot (FIG. 1C), spaces broken downinto segments as AP, TA, HT, HP, P1, P2, T1, T2 (FIG. 1A), spaces brokendown into segments marked with six distinct colors or red, blue, yellow,brown, purple and black (FIG. 1B), and spaces marked with a distinctfigure, a Mardi Gras mask (FIG. 1D) for the placement of wagers. Threedice (FIG. 2), with the first die having six positions marked T, T, T,P, P, P (FIG. 2); the second die having six positions marked 1, A, H, 2,1, 2 (FIG. 2); and, the third die having six sides corresponding to thesegmented space on the board of red, blue, yellow, brown, purple andblack (FIG. 2). Chips denoting monetary value. It also consists of thefollowing steps: To begin the game, each player puts two chips intoPlayer's Pot and one chip into House Pot. The first player is chosen bydesign; namely, the House pulls from a shuffled, standard 52-card deck,and places, one card in front of each player. The player in possessionof the highest card is designated the first player of the game. Prior toa player rolling the dice, any player or non-player can place any numberof side bets on the outcome of a particular throw by placing any numberof chips on the spaces marked AP, TA, HT, HP, P1, P2, T1, T2, red, blue,yellow, brown, purple, black, and/or the Mardi Gras mask. Movingclockwise, each player has a turn to roll the dice and can receive anyone of these 8 throws—AP, which means that all players should put onechip into the Player's Pot; P1, which means that the player rolling diceshould put one chip into the Player's Pot; P2, which means that theplayer rolling dice should put two chips into the Player's Pot; T1,which means that the player rolling dice should take one chip out of thePlayer's Pot; T2, which means that the player rolling dice should taketwo chips out of the Player's Pot; HT, which means that the House takesall of the chips in the House Pot and all players should then put onechip into the House Pot; HP, which means that the House pays the playerrolling the dice 50% of the House Pot and sweeps the other 50% of theHouse Pot into the House Purse; or, TA, which means that the playerrolling the dice takes all of the chips in the House Pot and all of thechips in the Player's Pot. The third die can produce one of 6 outcomesof red, blue, yellow, brown, purple or black. Once the throw iscompleted, the House will sweep away all chips remaining on thenon-winning segments into the House Purse and distribute winnings (whichwill be taken directly from the House Purse) to all players andnon-players whose chips were placed on the winning segment, based on themonetary value assigned to each player's placed chip(s) and thepre-determined odds assigned to that throw outcome. If the throw outcomeis TA, then the House will also distribute winnings (which will be takendirectly from the House Purse) to all players and non-players whosechips were placed on the Mardi Gras mask based on the monetary valueassigned to each player's placed chip(s) and the pre-determined oddsassigned to Mardi Gras mask. If the throw outcome is not TA, then theHouse will sweep away all chips placed on the Mardi Gras mask into theHouse Purse. New side bets can be placed prior to each roll of the dice.Once the game starts, no new players can enter the game and it ends whensomeone gets TA. At the end of the game, money is distributed to eachplayer according to the monetary value assigned to the chips they havewon, and a new game can begin.

The present invention is not limited in form to home-entertainment gameboards or game tables. The game interface and components could also betransformed for other uses, including but not limited to video games,electronic gambling, gaming machines, and internet-based gambling.Additionally, and in an effort not to be limited by the physical spaceavailable around the present invention's table in a casino-based and/orother similar setting, remote gaming station(s) displaying live feed ofthe game in progress could be utilized for the placing of side bets.These remote gaming stations could exist in a number of forms, includingbut not limited to one main station manned by a representative of theCasino who accepts bets placed by all non-players and awards winnings;or individual remote gaming stations which allow non-players to buy andplace side bets electronically and be awarded winnings electronically.

In operation, one embodiment of the present invention comprises thefollowing steps. To begin the game, each player puts a pre-determinedamount of chips into Player's Pot (in one embodiment 2 chips) and apre-determined amount of chips into the House Pot (in one embodiment 1chip). The first player is chosen by chance or by design (in oneembodiment, the House pulls from a shuffled, standard 52-card deck, andplaces one card in front of each player. The player in possession of thehighest card is designated the first player of the game). Movingclockwise, each player has a turn to roll the dice and can receive anyone of these 8 throws -- AP, which means that all players should put apre-determined amount of chips (in one embodiment 1 chip) into thePlayer's Pot; P1, which means that the player rolling the dice shouldput a pre-determined amount of chips (in one embodiment 1 chip) into thePlayer's Pot; P2, which means that the player rolling the dice shouldput a pre-determined amount of chips (in one embodiment 2 chips) intothe Player's Pot; T1 , which means that the player rolling the diceshould take a pre-determined amount of chips (in one embodiment 1 chip)out of the Player's Pot; T2, which means that the player rolling thedice should take a pre-determined amount of chips (in one embodiment 2chips) out of the Player's Pot; HT, which means that the House takes apre-determined amount of chips (in one embodiment all chips) in theHouse Pot and all players should then put a pre-determined amount ofchips (in one embodiment 1 chip) into the House Pot; HP, which meansthat the House pays the player rolling the dice a pre-determined amountof chips from the House Pot (in one embodiment 50% of the House Pot) andthe House sweeps into the House Purse a pre-determined amount of thechips from the House Pot (in one embodiment the other 50% of the HousePot); or, TA, which means that the player rolling the dice takes apre-determined amount of chips from both the House Pot (in oneembodiment all chips) and the Player's Pot (in one embodiment allchips). Once the game starts, no new players can enter the game and itends when someone gets TA. At the end of the game, money is distributedto each player according to the monetary value assigned to the chipsthey have won, and a new game can begin.

Embodiments of the present invention may also include one or more of thefollowing steps: Inclusion on the game interface of spaces madeavailable for the placing of side bets by players and non-players alike.In one embodiment; an additional space is broken down into segmentscorresponding to each possible throw outcome, or AP, TA, HT, HP, P1, P2,T1, T2. Prior to a player rolling the dice, any player or non-player canplace any number of side bets on the outcome of a particular throw byplacing any number of chips on the spaces marked AP, TA, HT, HP, P1, P2,T1, and/or T2. Once the throw is completed, the House will sweep awayall chips remaining on the non-winning segments into the House Purse anddistribute winnings (which will be taken directly from the House Purse)to all players and non-players whose chips were placed on the winningsegment, based on the monetary value assigned to each player's placedchip(s) and the pre-determined odds assigned to that throw outcome. Newside bets can be placed prior to each throw. For the purposes ofillustration, if a player or non-player places a $1 chip on the throwoutcome, AP, and the throw outcome is AP (with 10 to 1 odds assigned tothe throw outcome, AP), then that player will be awarded $10.

Embodiments of the present invention may also include one or more of thefollowing steps: Inclusion on the game interface of an additional spacebroken down into segments marked with distinct colors or figures (in oneembodiment the colors red, blue, yellow, brown, purple, and black) andan operating device of chance (in one embodiment a die) withcorresponding distinct colors or figures for the placing of side bets.In this embodiment of the game, this additional die will be includedwith the other two dice in all rolls. Prior to a player rolling thedice, any player or non-player can place any number of side bets on theoutcome of a particular throw by placing any number of chips on thedistinctly marked spaces (in one embodiment red, blue, yellow, brown,purple, and/or black). Once the throw is completed, the House will sweepaway all chips remaining on the non-winning segments into the HousePurse and distribute winnings (which will be taken directly from theHouse Purse) to all players and non-players whose chips were placed onthe winning segment, based on the monetary value assigned to eachplayer's placed chip(s) and the pre-determined odds assigned to thatthrow outcome. New side bets can be placed prior to each throw. For thepurposes of illustration, if a player or non-player places a $1 chip onthe throw outcome, Blue, and the throw outcome is Blue (with 6 to 1 oddsassigned to the throw outcome, Blue), then that player will be awarded$6.

Embodiments of the present invention may also include one or more of thefollowing steps: Inclusion on the game interface of an additional spacemarked with a distinct color or figure (in one embodiment a Mardi Grasmask) which equals a predetermined throw outcome (in one embodiment thethrow outcome, TA). Prior to a player rolling the dice, any player ornon-player can place a side bet on the outcome of a pre-determined throw(in one embodiment the throw outcome, TA) by placing any number of chipson the distinctly marked space (in one embodiment a Mardi Gras mask). Ifthe throw outcome is as predicted (in one embodiment the throw outcome,TA), then the House will distribute winnings (which will be takendirectly from the House Purse) to all players and non-players whosechips were placed on the winning segment (in this embodiment a MardiGras mask) based on the monetary value assigned to each player's placedchip(s) and the pre-determined odds assigned to that throw outcome (inone embodiment the throw outcome, TA). If the throw outcome is not aspredicted (in this embodiment any throw outcome except the throwoutcome, TA), then the House will sweep away all chips placed on thedistinctly marked space (in this embodiment a Mardi Gras mask) into theHouse Purse. New side bets can be placed prior to each throw. For thepurposes of illustration, if a player or non-player places a $1 chip onthe Mardi Gras mask (with a predetermined throw outcome assigned to itof TA), and the throw outcome is TA (with 20 to 1 odds assigned to thisthrow outcome), then that player will be awarded $20.

DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT NO. 2

In its most complete version, the present invention will include thefollowing components: A dealer usually representing the house or thecasino in the play of the game, 2 or more players, and 1 or morenon-players or side-betters. A game board as depicted in FIG. 4comprising a space designating the Player's Pot (FIG. 4A), spacesdesignating the Number Bets (FIG. 4B), spaces designating the Bayou Bets(FIG. 4C), spaces designating the Combo Bets (FIG. 4D), and spacesdesignating the Color Bets (FIG. 4E) for the placement of wagers. Threedice (FIG. 5), with the first die having six positions marked t, T, T,p, P, P (FIG. 5A); the second die having six positions marked 1, A, H,2, 1, 2 (FIG. 5B); and, the third die having six sides corresponding tothe segmented spaces on the board depicting Mardi Gras Masks in red,blue, yellow, brown, purple and black (FIG. 5C). Chips denoting monetaryvalue. It also consists of the following steps: To begin the game, eachplayer puts two chips into the Player's Pot and the House puts one chipinto the Player's Pot. The first player is chosen by design; namely, theHouse pulls from a shuffled, standard 52-card deck, and places, one cardin front of each player. The player in possession of the highest card isdesignated the first player of the game. Prior to a player rolling thedice, any player or non-player can place any number of side bets on theoutcome of a particular throw by placing any number of chips on thespaces marked for Number Bets (FIG. 4B), Bayou Bets (FIG. 4C), ComboBets (FIG. 4D), or Color Bets (FIG. 4E). Moving clockwise, each playerhas a turn to roll all three dice and can receive any one of these 12throws produced from die 1 and die 2—AP or Ap, which means that theplayer rolling the dice looses his/her turn and should pass the dice tothe next player; P1 or p1, which means that the player rolling the diceshould put one chip into the Player's Pot; P2 or p2, which means thatthe player rolling the dice should put two chips into the Player's Pot;T1 or t1, which means that the player rolling the dice should take onechip out of the Player's Pot; T2 or t2, which means that the playerrolling the dice should take two chips out of the Player's Pot; HT orHt, which means that the House takes all of the chips in the Player'sPot and all players should then put one chip into the Player's Pot; HPor Hp, which means that the player rolling the dice gets another roll ofthe dice; TA, which means that the player rolling the dice takes all ofthe chips in the Player's Pot; or tA, which means that the playerrolling the dice loses his turn and should pass the dice to the nextplayer; unless the player rolling the dice has also placed one or morechips on the Combo Bets section of the board as tA, in which case tAmeans that the player rolling the dice takes all of the chips in thePlayer's Pot. The third die can produce one of 6 outcomes of red, blue,yellow, brown, purple or black. Once the throw is completed, the Housewill sweep away all chips remaining on the non-winning sections of theBoard for Number Bets, Bayou Bets, Combo Bets, and Color Bets into theHouse Purse and distribute winnings (which will be taken directly fromthe House Purse) to all players and non-players whose chips were placedon the winning sections of the Board for Number Bets, Bayou Bets, ComboBets, and Color Bets, based on the monetary value assigned to eachplayer's placed chip(s) and the pre-determined odds assigned to thatthrow outcome. If the throw outcome is TA, or tA in conjunction with oneor more chips having been placed by the player rolling the dice on thetA Combo Bets sections of the board, then the House will also sweep awayall chips remaining on the non-winning sections of the Board for NumberBets, Bayou Bets, Combo Bets, and Color Bets into the House Purse anddistribute winnings (which will be taken directly from the House Purse)to all players and non-players whose chips were placed on the winningsections of the Board for Number Bets, Bayou Bets, Combo Bets, and ColorBets, based on the monetary value assigned to each player's placedchip(s) and the pre-determined odds assigned to that throw outcome. Newside bets can be placed prior to each roll of the dice. Once the gamestarts, no new players can enter the game and it ends when someone getsTA, or tA in conjunction with one or more chips having been placed bythe player rolling the dice on the tA Combo Bets section of the board.At the end of the game, money is distributed to each player according tothe monetary value assigned to the chips they have won, and a new gamecan begin.

The present invention is not limited in form to home-entertainment gameboards or game tables. The game interface and components could also betransformed for other uses, including but not limited to video games,electronic gambling, gaming machines, and internet-based gambling.Additionally, and in an effort not to be limited by the physical spaceavailable around the present invention's table in a casino-based and/orother similar setting, remote gaming station(s) displaying live feed ofthe game in progress could be utilized for the placing of side bets.These remote gaming stations could exist in a number of forms, includingbut not limited to one main station manned by a representative of theHouse who accepts bets placed by all non-players and awards winnings; orindividual remote gaming stations which allow non-players to buy andplace side bets electronically and be awarded winnings electronically.

In operation, one embodiment of the present invention comprises thefollowing steps. To begin the game, each player puts a pre-determinedamount of chips into the Player's Pot (in one embodiment 2 chips) andthe House puts a pre-determined amount of chips into the Player's Pot(in one embodiment 1 chip). The first player is chosen by chance or bydesign (in one embodiment, the House pulls from a shuffled, standard52-card deck, and places one card in front of each player. The player inpossession of the highest card is designated the first player of thegame). Moving clockwise, each player has a turn to roll the dice (in thepreferred embodiment 3 dice) and can receive any one of these 12 throwsproduced from die 1 and die 2—AP or Ap, which means that the playerrolling the dice looses his/her turn and should pass the dice to thenext player; P1 or p1, which means that the player rolling the diceshould put a pre-determined amount of chips (in one embodiment 1 chip)into the Player's Pot; P2 or p2, which means that the player rolling thedice should put a pre-determined amount of chips (in one embodiment 2chips) into the Player's Pot; T1 or t1, which means that the playerrolling the dice should take a pre-determined amount of chips (in oneembodiment 1 chip) out of the Player's Pot; T2 or t2, which means thatthe player rolling the dice should take a pre-determined amount of chips(in one embodiment 2 chips) out of the Player's Pot; HT or Ht, whichmeans that the House takes a pre-determined amount of chips (in oneembodiment all chips) out of the Player's Pot and all players shouldthen put a pre-determined amount of chips (in one embodiment 1 chip)into the Player's Pot; HP or Hp, which means that the player rolling thedice gets another roll of the dice; TA, which means that the playerrolling the dice takes a pre-determined amount of chips (in oneembodiment all chips) out of the Player's Pot; or tA, which means thatthe player rolling the dice loses his turn and should pass the dice tothe next player; unless the player rolling the dice has also placed oneor more chips on tA on the Combo Bets section of the board, in whichcase tA means that the player rolling the dice takes a pre-determinedamount of chips (in one embodiment all chips) out of the Player's Pot.Once the game starts, no new players can enter the game and it ends whensomeone gets TA, or tA in conjunction with one or more chips having beenplaced by the player rolling the dice on the tA Combo Bets section ofthe board. At the end of the game, money is distributed to each playeraccording to the monetary value assigned to the chips they have won, anda new game can begin.

Embodiments of the present invention may also include one or more of thefollowing steps: Inclusion on the game interface of spaces madeavailable for the placing of side bets by players and non-players alike.In one embodiment, inclusion on the game interface of a designated spacefor Number Bets, broken down into segments corresponding to the throwoutcomes of die 1 and die 2 of P1, p1, P2, p2, T1, t1, T2, t2. Prior toa player rolling the dice, any player or non-player can place any numberof side bets on the outcome of a particular throw by placing any numberof chips on the spaces marked for Number Bets. Once the throw iscompleted, the House will sweep away all chips remaining on thenon-winning segments (in this embodiment all chips placed on Number Betswhen the throw outcome is not P1, p1, P2, p2, T1, t1, T2, or t2) intothe House Purse and distribute winnings (which will be taken directlyfrom the House Purse) to all players and non-players whose chips wereplaced on the winning segment (in this embodiment all chips placed onNumber Bets when the throw outcome is P1, p1, P2, p2, T1, t1, T2, ort2), based on the monetary value assigned to each player's placedchip(s) and the pre-determined odds assigned to that throw outcome. Newside bets can be placed prior to each throw. For the purposes ofillustration, if a player or non-player places a $1 chip on the spacedesignated for Number Bets, and the throw outcome is P1, p1, P2, p2, T1,t1, T2, or t2 (with 1 to 1 odds assigned to the Number Bets or P1, p1,P2, p2, T1, t1, T2, or t2), then that player will be awarded $1.

Embodiments of the present invention may also include one or more of thefollowing steps: Inclusion on the game interface of an additional spacefor the Bayou Bets, broken down into segments corresponding to the throwoutcomes of die 1 and die 2 of HT and AP for the placing of side bets.Prior to a player rolling the dice, any player or non-player can placeany number of side bets on the outcome of a particular throw by placingany number of chips on the spaces marked HT and/or AP. Once the throw iscompleted, the House will sweep away all chips remaining on thenon-winning spaces into the House Purse and distribute winnings (whichwill be taken directly from the House Purse) to all players andnon-players whose chips were placed on the winning segment, based on themonetary value assigned to each player's placed chip(s) and thepre-determined odds assigned to that throw outcome. New side bets can beplaced prior to each throw. For the purposes of illustration, if aplayer or non-player places a $1 chip on the throw outcome, HT, and thethrow outcome is HT (with 4 to 1 odds assigned to the throw outcome,HT), then that player will be awarded $4.

Embodiments of the present invention may also include one or more of thefollowing steps: Inclusion on the game interface of an additional spacefor the Combo Bets, broken down into segments corresponding to the throwoutcomes of die 1 and die 2 of At, pA, Ht, and pH for the placing ofside bets. Prior to a player rolling the dice, any player or non-playercan place any number of side bets on the outcome of a particular throwby placing any number of chips on the spaces marked At, pA, Ht and/orpH. Once the throw is completed, the House will sweep away all chipsremaining on the non-winning spaces into the House Purse and distributewinnings (which will be taken directly from the House Purse) to allplayers and non-players whose chips were placed on the winning segment,based on the monetary value assigned to each player's placed chip(s) andthe pre-determined odds assigned to that throw outcome. New side betscan be placed prior to each throw. For the purposes of illustration, ifa player or non-player places a $1 chip on the throw outcome, Ht, andthe throw outcome is Ht (with 15 to 1 odds assigned to the throwoutcome, Ht), then that player will be awarded $15.

Embodiments of the present invention may also include one or more of thefollowing steps: Inclusion on the game interface of an additional spacemarked with distinct colors or figures (in one embodiment Red Mardi Grasmasks, Blue Mardi Gras masks, Yellow Mardi Gras masks, Brown Mardi Grasmasks, Purple Mardi Gras masks, and Black Mardi Gras masks) which equalsa predetermined throw outcome (in one embodiment the throw outcomes ofdie 3 of Red, Blue, Yellow, Brown, Purple, or Black). Prior to a playerrolling the dice, any player or non-player can place a side bet on theoutcome of a pre-determined throw (in one embodiment the throw outcome,Blue) by placing any number of chips on the distinctly marked space (inone embodiment a Blue Mardi Gras mask). If the throw outcome is aspredicted (in one embodiment the throw outcome, Blue), then the Housewill distribute winnings (which will be taken directly from the HousePurse) to all players and non-players whose chips were placed on thewinning segment (in this embodiment a Blue Mardi Gras mask) based on themonetary value assigned to each player's placed chip(s) and thepre-determined odds assigned to that throw outcome (in one embodimentthe throw outcome, Blue). If the throw outcome is not as predicted (inthis embodiment any throw outcome except the throw outcome of Blue),then the House will sweep away all chips placed on the distinctly markedspace (in this embodiment a Blue Mardi Gras mask) into the House Purse.New side bets can be placed prior to each throw. For the purposes ofillustration, if a player or non-player places a $1 chip on the BlueMardi Gras mask (with a predetermined throw outcome assigned to it ofBlue), and the throw outcome is Blue (with 3 to 1 odds assigned to thisthrow outcome), then that player will be awarded $3.

The foregoing description of one or more embodiments of the inventionhave been presented for purposes of illustration and description, and isnot intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the preciseform disclosed. The description was selected to best explain theprinciples of the invention and practical application of theseprinciples to enable others skilled in the art to best utilize theinvention in various embodiments and various modifications as are suitedto the particular use contemplated. It is intended that the scope of theinvention not be limited by the specification, but be defined by theclaims as set forth below.

1. A method for game play in a game of chance, comprising: a) providinga plurality of wager elements indicating monetary value, a first set ofplayers, a second set of players, a game board comprising two or moredesignated spaces for said first set of players and one or moredesignated spaces for said second set of players, and one or moredevices capable of generating random outcomes, said plurality ofelements divided equally or unequally among said first and second set ofplayers so that said elements may be used in said game by placing one ormore elements at a time on said spaces of said game board, said one ormore devices controlled by a single player within said first set ofplayers, wherein at least one outcome permits said first set of playersto terminate play and wherein at least one outcome does not permit saidfirst set of players to terminate play, wherein all outcomes permit saidsecond set of players to terminate play; b) selecting a single playerfrom said first set of players to control said device; c) requiring allof said first set of players to place one or more elements on said gameboard at each of said two or more designated spaces for said first setof players; d) permitting any player from said second set of players toplace one or more elements on said game board at said one or moredesignated spaces for said second set of players; e) generating a randomoutcome with said device under the control of said single player; f)determining whether said random outcome permits said first set ofplayers to terminate play.
 2. The method of claim 1, wherein said randomoutcome does not permit said first set of players to terminate play. 3.The method of claim 2, further comprising repeating steps c)-f) until arandom outcome is generated which permits said first set of players toterminate play.
 4. The method of claim 1, wherein said one or moredevices comprise first and second dice, said dice comprising a pluralityof faces, each face comprising at least one printed indicator.
 5. Themethod of claim 4, wherein said printed indicator is selected from thegroup consisting of numbers, letters, and symbols.
 6. The method ofclaim 5, wherein the indicator on the upward face of said first die andthe indicator on the upward face of said second die, when rolled by saidsingle player, are combined to indicate the random outcome.
 7. Themethod of claim 6, wherein the first die has six faces marked withindicators T, T, T, P, P, and P.
 8. The method of claim 7, wherein saidsecond die has six faces marked with indicators 1, A, H, 2, 1,
 2. 9. Themethod of claim 8, wherein the combination TA indicates play isterminated for said first set of players.
 10. The method of claim 9,wherein said two or more designated spaces on said game board for saidfirst set of players comprises a space designating the Player's Pot, anda space designating the House Pot.
 11. The method of claim 10, whereinsaid one or more spaces on said game board for said second set ofplayers comprises a space broken down into segments designated AP, TA,HT, HP, P1, P2, T1, T2.
 12. The method of claim 11, further comprising athird die comprising a plurality of faces, each face comprising adifferent color, said third die rolled with said first and second diceat step e).
 13. The method of claim 12, wherein said third die has sixfaces and wherein said different colors comprise red, blue, yellow,brown, purple and black.
 14. The method of claim 13, wherein said gameboard further comprises a space broken down into segments marked withsix colors comprising red, blue, yellow, brown, purple and black. 15.The method of claim 12, wherein said game board further comprises aspace with a distinct figure.
 16. The method of claim 15, wherein saiddistinct figure is selected from a face, a mask, a silhouette, acartoon, and a picture.
 17. The method of claim 15, wherein saiddistinct figure is a Mardi Gras mask.
 18. The method of claim 17,wherein said game board is depicted electronically.
 19. The method ofclaim 17, wherein said game board is positioned on top of a casinotable.
 20. A game board comprising a first space designating thePlayer's Pot, a second space designating the House Pot, and a thirdspace broken down into segments AP, TA, HT, HP, P1, P2, T1, T2.
 21. Thegame board of claim 20, further comprising a fourth space broken downinto segments, each segment marked with a distinct color.
 22. The gameboard of claim 21, wherein said six distinct colors are red, blue,yellow, brown, purple and black.
 23. The game board of claim 20, furthercomprising a space with a distinct figure.
 24. The game board of claim23, wherein said distinct figure is selected from a drawing and apicture.
 25. The game board of claim 23, wherein said distinct figurecomprises a cartoon.
 26. The game board of claim 23, wherein saiddistinct figure comprises a depiction of an animal.
 27. The game boardof claim 23, wherein said distinct figure comprises a face of a human ornon-human animal.
 28. The game board of claim 23, wherein said distinctfigure comprises a silhouette.
 29. The game board of claim 23, whereinsaid distinct figure comprises a mask.
 30. The game board of claim 29,wherein said mask is a Mardi Gras mask.
 31. A method for game play in agame of chance, comprising: a) providing a plurality of wager elementsindicating monetary value, a first set of players, a second set ofplayers, a game board comprising one or more designated spaces for saidfirst set of players and one or more designated spaces for said secondset of players, and one or more devices capable of generating randomoutcomes, said plurality of elements divided equally or unequally amongsaid first and second set of players so that said elements may be usedin said game by placing one or more elements at a time on said spaces ofsaid game board, said one or more devices controlled by a single playerwithin said first set of players, wherein at least one outcome permitssaid first set of players to terminate play and wherein at least oneoutcome does not permit said first set of players to terminate play,wherein all outcomes permit said second set of players to terminateplay; b) selecting a single player from said first set of players tocontrol said device; c) requiring all of said first set of players toplace one or more elements on said game board at each of said one ormore designated spaces for said first set of players; e) permitting anyplayer from said second set of players to place one or more elements onsaid game board at said one or more designated spaces for said secondset of players; e) generating a random outcome with said device underthe control of said single player; determining whether said randomoutcome permits said first set of players to terminate play.
 32. Themethod of claim 31, wherein said one or more devices comprise first andsecond dice, said dice comprising a plurality of faces, each facecomprising at least one printed indicator.
 33. The method of claim 32,wherein the indicator on the upward face of said first die and theindicator on the upward face of said second die, when rolled by saidsingle player, are combined to indicate the random outcome.
 34. Themethod of claim 33, wherein the first die has six faces marked withindicators t, T, T, p, P, and P; and wherein said second die has sixfaces marked with indicators 1, A, H, 2, 1,
 2. 35. The method of claim34, wherein the combination TA indicates play is terminated for saidfirst set of players.
 36. The method of claim 31, wherein said one ormore designated spaces on said game board for said first set of playerscomprises a space designating the Player's Pot.
 37. The method of claim31, wherein said one or more spaces on said game board for said secondset of players comprises one or more spaces for Number Bets, broken downinto segments designated P1, p1, P2, p2, T1, t1 , T2, t2.
 38. The methodof claim 31, wherein said one or more spaces on said game board for saidsecond set of players comprises one or more spaces for Bayou Bets,broken down into segments designated HT and AP.
 39. The method of claim34, wherein said one or more spaces on said game board for said secondset of players comprises one or more spaces for Combo Bets, broken downinto segments designated At, pA, Ht, and pH.
 40. The method of claim 39,wherein the combination tA in conjunction with one or more elementshaving been placed by the player in control of the device on tA on thespace designated Combo Bets.
 41. A game board comprising a first spacedesignating the Player's Pot.
 42. The game board of claim 41, furthercomprising a second space designating Number Bets, broken down intosegments designated P1, p1, P2, p2, T1, t1, T2, t2.
 43. The game boardof claim 42, further comprising a third space for Bayou Bets, brokendown into segments designated HT and AP.
 44. The game board of claim 43,further comprising a fourth space for Combo Bets, broken down intosegments designated At, pA, Ht, and pH.